Battle of Linth River (1799)

Battle of Linth River (France vs Austria & Russia & Swiss rebels) took place in 1799 during the Italian and Swiss expedition during the War of the Second Coalition.

Battle facts

• Year: 1799
• Date: 26 September 1799
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: the Italian and Swiss expedition during the War of the Second Coalition
• Side A: France
• Side B: Austria, Russia, Swiss rebels
• Commanders (A): Jean-de-Dieu Soult, Gabriel Molitor
• Commanders (B): Friedrich Hotze, Franz Petrasch, Franz von Auffenberg, Friedrich von Linken, Franz Jellacic
• Casualties: Total: 1,100 Linth River: 600 Mollis: 500 (France), Total: 6,500, 32 guns, 4 flags Linth River: 5,000, 25 guns Mollis: 1,500, 7 guns (Austria & Russia & Swiss rebels)
• Outcome: French victory
• Coordinates: 47.150°, 9.017°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Linth River · Wikidata entry